Rockingham district, New Hampshire, United States

Places to visit near Rockport

Rockport is a town in Rockingham district, New Hampshire, United States, home to about 4,966 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 7 parks, 8 churches, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Straitsmouth Island Light (3 km), Halibut Point Reservation (5 km) and Cape Ann Light (Twin Lights) (5 km).

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Rockport, New Hampshire
Rockport, Rockingham district, New Hampshire, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rockport at a glance

Location
Rockingham district, New Hampshire, United States
Population
about 4,966
Coordinates
42.6557° N, 70.6203° W
Places within 50 km
66 (66 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Rockport

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rockport: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Rockport

51 parks within 100 km of Rockport. The closest is Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Rockport

44 churches within 100 km of Rockport. The closest is Wenham Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rockport

43 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rockport. The closest is Halibut Point Reservation (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Rockport

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rockport. The closest is Cape Ann Light (Twin Lights) (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Rockport

21 museums within 100 km of Rockport. The closest is Bartlett Museum, Inc. (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rockport

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rockport. The closest is Chebacco Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Rockport

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rockport
  2. 5 km Cape Ann Light (Twin Lights) · heritage site, Essex
  3. 1 km Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge · island, Essex
  4. 3 km Straitsmouth Island Light · island, Essex
  5. 6 km Halibut Point Reservation · nature spot, Rockingham
  6. 8 km Wingaersheek Beach · beach, Rockingham
  7. 7 km Back to Rockport

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How to reach Rockport

    All places near Rockport by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Rockport by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Parks51Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial (8 km)
    Other attractions45Ten Pound Island Light (9 km)
    Churches44Wenham Museum (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens43Halibut Point Reservation (5 km)
    Forts & heritage40Cape Ann Light (Twin Lights) (5 km)
    Museums21Bartlett Museum, Inc. (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19Chebacco Lake (20 km)
    Beaches & coast18Straitsmouth Island Light (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4Weir Hill (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3Egg Rock (42 km)
    Temples1Temple Israel Cemetery (51 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Islamic Society of Boston (63 km)

    Rockport: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rockport?

    Straitsmouth Island Light (island, about 3 km), Halibut Point Reservation (nature spot, about 5 km), Cape Ann Light (Twin Lights) (heritage site, about 5 km), Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge (island, about 5 km), Wingaersheek Beach (beach, about 7 km), Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial (monument, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rockport?

    66 places on Spotwander: 7 parks, 2 other attractions, 8 churches, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Rockport?

    Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, about 8 km by road; Bradley Palmer State Park (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rockport?

    Wenham Museum, about 28 km by road; First Parish Church (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rockport?

    Halibut Point Reservation, about 5 km by road; Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rockport?

    Start in Rockport, visit Cape Ann Light (Twin Lights), then Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge, then Straitsmouth Island Light, then Halibut Point Reservation, then Wingaersheek Beach, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rockport?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Rockport

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rockport’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rockport on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.